Talent Acquisition Specialist

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy in San Juan, PR is seeking a full-time Recruiter to manage end-to-end hiring, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and candidate evaluations. You will collaborate with hiring managers to define requirements and ensure a strong candidate experience throughout the process.

The role requires attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining compliance with internal and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in full-cycle recruiting; 5 years preferred.
• Experience with high-volume hiring and multiple functions.
• Excellent bilingual communication in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing to candidate evaluation.
• Partner with managers to align role requirements and interview criteria.
• Maintain strong candidate experience with timely updates.
• Support employer branding and campus events to attract talent.
• Maintain recruitment records for compliance with internal and legal rules.
• Use metrics and market data to improve hiring processes.
• Collaborate with HR teams on onboarding and workforce planning.
• Follow company policies and legal requirements in recruiting.
• Participate in storm restoration drills as needed.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Mass hiring

Interviewing

Spanish & English fluency

ATS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office

Hiring Platforms

Job description

At LUMA, we are proud to have people who embody the commitment to serve. We practice a \"people first\" culture and recognize the significant contributions our team makes to the company’s performance. LUMA is it's people—people who work hard and give their best effort so we can achieve our service goals for Puerto Rico.

Our mission is to provide you with reliable electric power and to transform the system that lights up every home, every business, every corner of Puerto Rico. At LUMA, people come first, and safety is the foundation of everything we do.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the full cycle recruiting while ensuring the process is efficient, effective, and equitable. This involves sourcing and screening potential candidates, conducting interviews, working with hiring managers to understand their needs, identify job requirements, developing sourcing strategies, create effective hiring strategies and creating job postings. Ideal candidates should have the ability to build relationships quickly with both applicants and hiring managers. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position requires handling projects simultaneously therefore strong organizational and problem-solving skills is necessary.

Job Description

• Manages the full-cycle recruitment by sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating candidate evaluations to support timely and high-quality hiring decisions.
• Partners with hiring managers to align role requirements, interview processes, and candidate assessment criteria to ensure informed selection decisions.
• Fulfills high standards of candidate experience by providing clear communication, timely updates, and consistent support throughout all stages of the hiring process.
• Supports employer branding and talent attraction initiatives by preparing recruitment materials, managing online presence, and coordinating participation in events such as career fairs and campus activities.
• Maintains accurate documentation in recruitment systems, including requisition approvals, job postings, resumes, interviews documentation to ensure compliance with internal and legal requirements.
• Leverage recruiting metrics, performance data, and market intelligence to assess hiring effectiveness, identify process bottlenecks, and provide leaders with competitive insights that support continuous improvement and informed decision‑making.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to facilitate onboarding coordination, workforce planning activities, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field from accredited school.

Experience

• 3 years of experience managing full recruiting cycle including mass hiring. 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience recruiting for multiple functions or high-volume roles.
• Employer branding or talent marketing experience. (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines and support team goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret metrics and make recommendations.
• Customer Service Orientation: Provides support to internal/external clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Spanish and English) and interpersonal skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Uses tools like Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Hiring Platforms, or other relevant platforms.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Travel Requirements

• 30%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/Carry over: 16 to 35 pounds
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Never
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Never
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Never
• Work with electricity: Never

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.